From musty to magnificent [Times photo: Fred Victorin] The YMCA has served St. Petersburg for 74 years. It will now serve in a brand-new way.

Terrorism's echo hits the beach
ST. PETE BEACH -- Rarely did Darrell Dodge, a singer at the TradeWinds Resort, make it off stage without belting out a little Jimmy Buffett for the crowd.

Businesses act to boost tourism
After the terrorism attacks, businesses hone new marketing strategies to minimize losses.

Jean Heller
Roosevelt lane-shuffling to get less tricky at I-275
We get so excited when we can bring you real news, and more excited, even, when it is good news. We would love to take full credit for causing this to occur but, alas, that would be a lie.

Largo man sends own rescue aid: dog treats
Craig Morse makes dog treats. When he read about the animals at the attack site, he knew what he had to do.

Pinellas Park finds a way to allow firefighter boot drive
PINELLAS PARK -- Firefighters are walking up and down major intersections in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County and Tampa as drivers fill outstretched fire boots with donations for victims of the World Trade Center attack.

Veterans' caretakers may face new enemy
Five nurses at the VA Medical Center are among 85 employees who could be called to duty soon.

Builder overcomes rules roadblock
A developer discovers that the city has no guidelines for building a subdivision when he pushes for a bond to plan a new neighborhood.

41 choices this fall for mind and body
The Seminole Recreation Center offers something for just about everyone.

Lealman's Eden
If the county donates the land, community activists say, a park on the 16 acres would attract businesses and families.

Williams won't seek re-election
The two-term member says it's time for someone with new ideas to serve on the City Council.

We must not fall prey to prejudice of any kind
Re: Mail brings a slur, threat to citizen born in Iran, Sept. 23.

Toddler walks into car's path, is killed
KENNETH CITY -- Twenty-month-old Shjon Bellis was dexterous enough to turn the knob on the front door of a family friend's home, so that friend, Kenneth Keasey, was careful to keep the door locked while the little boy was at his house Friday night.

New park allows dogs to socialize on their turf
ST. PETERSBURG -- Kayanne and Finbar are old friends, growing up in the same neighborhood and, on their luckiest days, running loose together in Crescent Lake Park.

Changes coming to downtown restaurant
The new owners of Ollie's will close and renovate it, then reopen in November with a new name and menu.

Feta with those veggies?
No problem. A small produce stand along Fourth Street is expanding its stock to include a number of Greek specialties.

Bishop's dog leads the way to ministry work
A large poodle will be his eyes and his companion as he works with poor and needy people in St. Petersburg.

Kids who need new shoes go without
Greater demand and fewer donations hamper a Salvation Army program.

Needs of these children deserve attention, too
They worry. They get embarrassed. They talk about feeding tubes and seizures as matter-of-factly as other kids talk about homework or walking the dog. They're jealous. And they're proud.

At least I didn't put my foot in my mouth
Given the nuances of diplomatic protocol, I was unsure how to approach His Excellency Javier Ruperez, the Spanish ambassador to the United States, at a reception Tuesday at the Salvador Dali Museum. Bow? Salute? Curtsy? Kiss the ring? As it happened, I backed into him as I turned away from a conversation with another guest, stepping on his foot.

Premium put on public safety pay
Pinellas Park's council approves the county's highest officer salaries. A union official says it should end recruitment problems.

Beaches notebook
Ruling: Treasure Island must pay

City expert to give Lealman advice
LEALMAN -- Community activists who want this area to become a city will get some advice this week from an expert. Lynn Tipton of the Florida League of Cities, keynote speaker at the Lealman Community Association meeting, will talk about the steps needed to form a city.

Neighborhood notebook
Chihuahua lets her nose be her guide

Lenny & Vinny's Pizzeria shuts St. Petersburg store
The chain, which once had 16 shops, is in dispute with three creditors.

Struggling Late Model driver Bowman changes direction
Wayne Bowman, who has no chance of winning a season championship, made some major changes in his car last week.

Sisters are rivals on volleyball court
Stacie and Kellie Haire are great friends until it comes to volleyball.

Making a habit of bouncing back
Some of the guys in his league lamented, "It's too bad about Harry, isn't it?" Others mentally wrote his obituary.

Race For The Cure runs into some trouble
There were ambivalent feelings among many of the runners in the recent Race For The Cure 5K in downtown St. Petersburg.

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